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Front Brake Caliper: Installation

  1. If reusing the brake caliper pin bolts, wipe the old grease from the brake caliper pin bolts with a clean shop towel.
    2. NOTE: DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
  2. Apply a thin coat of NIGLUBE(R) grease to the brake caliper pin bolts. It is not necessary to apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware or the threads of the pin bolts.
  3. Install the brake caliper over the brake pads into the brake caliper bracket.
    4. NOTE: The upper caliper pin, has a bushing as part of the assembly. The lower caliper pin, is a solid design pin bolt.
  4. Install the caliper pin bolts. The upper caliper pin bolt, has a bushing as part of the assembly. The lower caliper pin bolt, a solid design pin bolt. Ensure that the bolt boots fit securely around the caliper pin bolts. If the boots are damaged, they must be replaced. Tighten the brake caliper pin bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten the rear brake hose to caliper bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Bleed the brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  7. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance. Slowly release the brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  8. Remove the 2 wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.


  1. If reusing the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers, clean the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers using denatured alcohol, or equivalent. Dry the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers, using non-lubricated, filtered air. Install the brake caliper over the brake pads and into the brake caliper bracket. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper pin bolts: Do Not apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
  2. Install the brake caliper pin bolts. Tighten the brake caliper pin bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    3. NOTE: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
  3. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Bleed the brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  5. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance. Slowly release the brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat a firm brake pedal apply is obtained; this will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower vehicle.
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